Yes. Contraceptive pills are some of the best tools for regulating both irregular cycles and heavy painful periods. There are other options and their use is dependent on your specific needs. Many women use the pill for these reasons in addition to the contraceptive effect.

Patch or Nuva ring. Any form or hormonal contraceptive can be used for an extra week prior to withholding it to allow menses. You may even be able to delay menses for up to three months at a time. Discuss this with your doctor prior to making any changes in your schedule.
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Depends... It depends how heavy the bleeding is. If you are soaking a pad or tampon every hour for 10 days, you should probably seek medical attention ASAP. If it isn't very heavy, you have more time. In either case, bleeding for 10 days isn't normal. Seeing your Gyn is still a good idea.
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Patch or Nuva ring. Any form or hormonal contraceptive can be used for an extra week prior to withholding it to allow menses. You may even be able to delay menses for up to three months at a time. Discuss this with your doctor prior to making any changes in your schedule.
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Depends... It depends how heavy the bleeding is. If you are soaking a pad or tampon every hour for 10 days, you should probably seek medical attention ASAP. If it isn't very heavy, you have more time. In either case, bleeding for 10 days isn't normal. Seeing your Gyn is still a good idea.
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